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Epigenetics and Cell Differentiation

Course content

The course does not use a textbook, but rather a selection of
articles from the primary literature. Three articles are prepared
each week and discussed in groups of ~16 students supervised by one
teacher in three-hour literature sessions. An introduction to each
session is provided during the week preceding the discussion in the
form of a lecture. The students prepare for the discussion at home
ahead of time by reading the articles and attempting to answer a
list of questions provided with each article. Research seminars
related to the literature topics are given by teachers in the
course and guest speakers. Laboratory exercises help understand
techniques and concepts encountered in the primary literature.
These exercises are designed as experiments rather than
demonstrations.

The take-home exam weigths 1/3 of the final grade, and the
4-hour written open-book exam weigths 2/3 of the final
grade.

Aid

All aids allowed

NB: If the exam is held at the ITX, the ITX will provide
computers. Private computers, tablets or mobile phones CANNOT be
brought along to the exam. Books and notes should be brought on
paper or saved on a USB key.